GRE Word List

PROPONENT

one who argues in favor of something : advocate

The meaning of the word proponent is one who argues in favor of something : advocate.

Random words

WordMeaning
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
ominousbeing or exhibiting an omen : portentous
acknowledgeto recognize the rights, authority, or status of
saccharineof, relating to, or resembling that of sugar
coronera usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner
apoliticalhaving no interest or involvement in political affairs
drollhaving a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality
traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation